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Fogler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Vogler and a very rare German variant of this surname. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Vogler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fowler, Fugler, Vogler, Figler, Fowle, Kugler, Cobler, Filer, Boxler

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Where is the Fogler family from?

You can see how Fogler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fogler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Fogler families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Fogler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fogler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fogler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fogler. 100% of Fogler men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fogler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 559 immigration records available for the last name Fogler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 688 military records available for the last name Fogler. For the veterans among your Fogler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogler lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fogler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1942. The average life expectancy for Fogler in 1942 was 98, and 75 in 2004.

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